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System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was
in before you installed the new device driver. See "Using Microsoft
Windows
XP System Restore" on page 104.
NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary
hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the
first drive detected by the computer.
To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items:
•Dell™
Operating System
media
•Dell
Drivers and Utilities
media
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during
assembly of the computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities media to load any required
drivers. Depending on the region from where you ordered your computer, or
whether you requested the CDs, the Drivers and Utilities media and Operating
System media may not ship with your computer.
Reinstalling Windows XP
The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you
reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus
protection program, and other software.
NOTICE: The Operating System media provides options for reinstalling Windows
XP. The options can overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your
hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support
representative instructs you to do so.
NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any virus protection
software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. See the
documentation that came with the software for instructions.
1
Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2
Insert the
Operating System
media. Click
Exit
if the
Install Windows
XP
message appears.
3
Restart the computer.
4
Press <F12> immediately after the DELL™ logo appears.
If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows
desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.
5
Press the arrow keys to select
CD-ROM
, and press <Enter>.
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